Braves Linked to Jose Soriano as Trade Deadline Approaches

The Atlanta Braves are reportedly considering a trade for Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Soriano as the MLB trade deadline nears. Recent developments have intensified speculation that a deal could happen soon.

Jon Heyman from The New York Post highlighted Atlanta's interest in Soriano, while Christopher Kline from FanSided predicted that the Braves would secure the hard-throwing right-hander shortly. Soriano is characterized as a capable No. 2 starter, known for his ability to generate groundballs and strikeouts.

The Braves are seeking to strengthen their rotation, which has faced injuries to key players like Spencer Strider. The Angels recently removed Soriano from his scheduled start against the Milwaukee Brewers, a move attributed to trade discussions rather than injury. This late scratch is often an indicator of serious trade negotiations. Soriano has had a strong season, boasting a 3.29 ERA and 127 strikeouts over 123 innings.